One of the most satisfying things that a graphic artist or designer can experience is designing something which is later turned into a tattoo.  Seeing your artwork on either your own body or someone else’s is a truly filling feeling.  If you are contemplating designing your own tattoo either for yourself or a friend, there [...]

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Tattoos are currently more popular than ever and with the instant availability of DIY tattoo kits in numerous stores and online, it is even possible to tattoo DIY style.  Whilst no official figures exist for the numbers of people who are taking tattooing into their own hands – literally – tattoo artists have reported an [...]

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Before you spit your coffee out or rush to the news websites to find out about Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall’s tattoo, don’t worry – it’s only henna.  The duchess has recently returned from a holiday with Prince Charles to Tanzania with the inking on her hand.  During her time away she received a henna [...]

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Tattoos are a deeply personal thing and a choice only the person wearing them can make. There are plenty of seasoned inkers out there who know what they’re doing and are comfortable choosing their designs and sticking with them. However, there are also plenty of us out there who are just dipping a tentative toe [...]

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Do you love wedding rings, but hate to wear them?  If you find them uncomfortable or can’t afford to buy the real thing just yet, you might want to look into wedding ring tattoos.  They are a superb way of showing the world how committed you and your partner are to each other and they [...]

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If you have a tattoo that you really dislike, you have probably spent some time researching the numerous tattoo removal methods.  The cheapest method and the least invasive is using a tattoo removal cream.  However, with so many different brands on the market it can be hard to know which one is best and more [...]

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White ink tattoos have seen a dramatic increase in popularity over the last few years.  At first sight, a white ink tattoo looks like a scar, which is part of the appeal of them for many people.  Differing from the traditional tattoo process which involves stencilling and outlining the tattoo in black ink, these are [...]

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China’s People’s Liberation Army has changed the rules on who may apply to join its ranks.  Previously, people were not allowed to sign up if they had tattoos on their face or neck, however this rule has been changed in a bid to attract different sorts of people into military service.  Recruits to the People’s [...]

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